8thWardDems STL
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21-10-2018 20:04:19
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Today we take a moment to remember the lives lost due to transphobia. Tonight at 7 pm, several organizations around the St. Louis area, including Metro Trans Umbrella, are hosting a virtual vigil to honor transgender lives. Watch here → fb.me/e/4DvYgBsd9
I heard Tony Luetkemeyer say he represents his own constituents not the whole state, and Buchanan County voted against Expansion. Does he know his *district* voted FOR it? Also, our oath is to the state Constitution, not just our voters. #FullyFundMedicaid newspressnow.com/news/local_new…
There is a dangerous and harmful rumor that our office and SLMPD are disbanding the Domestic Abuse Response Team. This is not true. Domestic abuse services are essential, which is why our proposed FY22 budget increases victim support by an additional $1mil. Thank you St. Louis Metropolitan Police.
Speaking of doublespeak, hearing Reps that shout about “freedom”, and claim any government infringement on choices are “socialism,” now trying to limit freedom of patients to choose where to get their basic medical treatments like pap smears, or which birth control they can use.